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Emergency Services: Dodgers Take 2-0 NLCS Lead Over Brewers; What’s Next for the Phillies & Tigers

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Buster Olney shares how he accidentally called 911 in the middle of the night, sparking an emergency response.

This episode of Baseball Tonight covers the Dodgers taking a 2-0 lead in the 2025 NLCS and previews the upcoming ALCS games in Seattle. Host Buster Olney is joined by producer Taylor Schwenk, who works from his home studio in Connecticut. Olney is traveling from his home in Montana to Seattle for the American League Championship Series. Schwenk shares a personal story about accidentally calling 911 in the middle of the night while unable to sleep after watching the Dodgers game. He immediately hung up the accidental call, but 911 called him back within 30 seconds to check on his safety. A sheriff from Gallatin County then arrived at Olney's Montana home about 20 minutes later in response to the call. The hosts discuss this unexpected visit from law enforcement due to the misdial. The conversation shifts to the Dodgers' performance and their commanding series lead. The hosts analyze the implications of a 2-0 advantage in a best-of-seven championship series. They look ahead to the ALCS matchup set to begin in Seattle. Olney's travel plans to cover the game on site are mentioned. The tone is casual and conversational, blending personal anecdotes with baseball analysis. The style is humorous and relatable, focusing on the hosts' real-time reactions to games and their own lives. Listeners who enjoy lighthearted behind-the-scenes stories mixed with playoff commentary will appreciate this episode. Those seeking only in-depth, stat-heavy game analysis might find the personal digression less engaging.

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